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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Always

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 14, 2009
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    The word always means “at all times, invariably, forever, all the time on every occasion. As believers there are three things that are “always” to be part of our lives and actions. We are to be always joyful, always thankful, and always prayerful.

    ALWAYS “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Introduction: The word always means “at all times, invariably, forever, all the time on every occasion. As believers there are three things that are “always” to be part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Mary - Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 17, 2009
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    Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!

    “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus' Midrash: Materialism And God's Provision

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2009
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    From God’s provision during Israel’s 40 year wilderness wandering experience, the Jews in Moses’ time could learn some valuable lessons, the Jews in Jesus’ time could learn some valuable lessons, and so can Christians of all times.

    Jesus’ Midrash: Materialism and God’s Provision (Deuteronomy 8:3-18, Matthew 6:24-34) 1. "In contradistinction to literal interpretation, subsequently called "peshaṭ" (comp. Geiger’s "Wiss. Zeit. Jüd. Theol." v. 244), the term "midrash" designates an exegesis which, going more deeply than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do We Have A Covert Faith This Easter? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 2, 2010
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    The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards the cross. Peter, who has, just recently promised to never forsake Christ, is now deeply involved with the community of people who are enveloping the situation

    DO WE HAVE A COVERT FAITH THIS EASTER? GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE 2010 Series Part 3 Matthew 26:69-75 PROPOSITION: That our faith in Jesus Christ would be visible to all, not hidden from view. INTRODUCTION: The text we have before us deals with the turmoil facing Peter as Jesus is progressing towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Roles Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009
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    Family roles are defined for Parents, Grandparents, extended family and church family

    Family Roles Family Series 1 The role of the Parents a. Protector Kings 1:5-6 (NIV) - Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, "I will be king." So he got chariots and horses ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. [6] (His father had never interfered with him by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022
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    The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

    The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Piercings

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021
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    We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

    Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hungry After Bethany?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013
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    To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still hungry after being inside the house of dates? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS's hunger is more of spiritual hunger than physical. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:12 (Amplified Bible) 11:12 On the day following, when they had come away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Antichrists And The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012
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    Many people have set themselves up in direct opposition to Christ, but the most successful opponent is yet to come.

    Antichrists and THE Antichrist (topical) 1. We were all shocked to hear of the horrible massacre at a Colorado movie theater. 2. I don’t know if violence is growing, but it seems to be. If it things continue to deteriorate, society will probably surrender some of our freedoms for security. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gog And Magog: God's War On Israel's Enemies (Ezekiel 38-39)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 13, 2024
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    Ezekiel 38-39 contains one of the greatest prophecies in the Bible, describing a massive invasion of Israel in the "latter years" by a great confederation of nations. The aftermath will show that God Almighty is the protector of HIs people.

    In reading the account of the coming Gog-Magog War in Ezekiel 38-39, we need to ask some relevant questions on how everything comes to pass. First, who are the invaders of Israel mentioned in the prophecy? We read about ten proper names in Chapter 38:1-6 that help us identify the invading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Preposition

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 28, 2024
     | 640 views

    The death of Christ for the Church was because of His love.

    The Power of a Preposition Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Introduction: You who have heard me preach God’s Word over the years will not be surprised to see that the focus of our message this morning is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A 23rd Psalm Funeral

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2024
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    This was a funeral for a godly woman (who raised sheep). What did it mean for Jesus to be her Shepherd?

    A 23rd Psalm Funeral Jean Morphet was a very Godly woman and it’s no surprise (given that she and her husband Don raised sheep most of their lives) that the family told me that her favorite passage of Scripture was the 23rd Psalm. So I want to begin today’s eulogy by reading it: “The LORD is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Hungering For His Presence Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
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    I would propose to you that the Sunday morning service is meant to be a time when the children of God can see the Lord do a powerful work among His people.

    Turn your Bibles to Ephesians 3:14-20 Title: Hungering for His Presence Theme: Praying for the Sunday Morning Service Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: I love the heart of the psalmist who wrote “I rejoice with those who said unto me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
     | 6,954 views

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Alpha & The Omega Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018
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    1) Necessity (Revelation 1:7a), 2) Glory (Revelation 1:7b), 3) Scope, Response (Revelation 1:7c), and 4) Certainty (Revelation 1:8) of the Alpha & the Omega.

    Productivity experts advise clients on ways to efficiently operate to maximize effectiveness. Stephen Covey, in his work: “The 7 habits of Highly Effectively People”, in habit 2, notes that people should: “Begin with the end in mind”. He said that “if your ladder is not leaning against the right ...read more

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